A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF NATIONAL SPIRIT AND LYRICAL TRADITION IN THE POETRY OF KIM SO-WOL AND MIRTEMIR

Abstract

This article presents a comparative literary analysis of the poetic works of Kim So-wol, a prominent figure in modern Korean literature, and Mirtemir, an outstanding representative of Uzbek poetry. Using comparative-historical and contextual approaches, the study examines how national spirit, folk aesthetics, and lyrical simplicity are embodied in the poets’ works. The analysis reveals that both poets rely heavily on folklore-based imagery, musical rhythm, and nature symbolism to express personal emotions intertwined with collective historical experience. Despite similarities in poetic form and sensibility, differences arise from distinct socio-historical contexts. The study contributes to comparative Asian literary studies by highlighting shared aesthetic principles and culturally specific features in Korean and Uzbek lyrical traditions